INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN INC

Kudos to our 2024 grantee INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN INC teacher Hector Morales (a.k.a. Mr. Hector) , an Afro-Peruvian percussionist, is featured in a PBS State of the Arts program on New Jersey Heritage Fellows. https://lnkd.in/etEgypSS

??On Nov. 13, Turrell staffers Andrés Monclut and Dareen Abukwaik attended UCMP (United Children's Music Project) A Night on the Hudson to celebrate 12 years of music and community, along with friends from the New Jersey Arts & Culture Recovery Fund, NEWARK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS, New Jersey Symphony, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Essex, Hudson, & Union Counties, NJ and INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN INC. ??The United Children’s Music Project is an integral part of Hudson County, providing high-quality music & arts education to children, while building a community. ??Turrell is a proud supporter of UCMP’s mission and honored to be a Cornerstone Partner. It was a beautiful night with performances from students of all ages! #UCMP #UnitedChildrensMusicProject #HudsonCounty #MusicEducation #TurrellFund

On October 16, the Turrell Fund attended the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leadership Annual Servant-Leader Hall of Fame Reception at Seton Hall University with Alysia Souder from INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN INC and Nayibe Capellan from Programs for Parents, Inc. The ceremony recognized and inducted 9 honorees who are committed to the well-being of others, providing excellent examples of servant leadership. Turrell is a proud sponsor of the Greenleaf Center and its dedication to highlighting servant leadership among professionals, youth, and organizations. Thank you and congrats to the honorees! #ServantLeadership #GreenleafCenter #TurrellFund #YouthLeadership #CommunityImpact

Our President of Programs Evan Delgado and Program Associate Dareen Abukwaik visited INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN INC last month to check out the summer arts program. The Turrell Fund is proud to support the Institute and its mission of fostering creativity among NJ youth and families. Learn more about the Institute on our blog: https://ow.ly/z10m50T3oqz

We were honored to participate in the Cherish the Arts - It Takes a Village fundraiser with the INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN INC . Congratulations to Senator Joseph Cryan, Councilwoman Patricia Perkins-Auguste, and our project team members from Steinberg Hart,Nestor Bottino, FAIA and Ermira Kasapi. The Institute of Music for Children is launching a $15 million campaign to revitalize its campus in Elizabeth, NJ. Excited to be Project Managers for this initiative. Learn more about the capital improvement project here: https://lnkd.in/ee_D_Sxc

We are thrilled to announce that Steinberg Hart Partner Nestor Bottino, FAIA, Senior Project Designer Ermira Kasapi, and our firm will be honored by the INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN INC at the Cherish the Arts - It Takes a Village fundraiser tomorrow, June 13th! ? Cherish the Arts—It Takes a Village will celebrate five honorees, including New Jersey Senator Joseph Cryan and Councilwoman Patricia Perkins-Auguste. The Institute and its families will recognize the role these individuals have played in bringing The Institute of Music for Children's Capital Expansion to fruition. The event will feature Institute students and faculty performances, a delicious meal and open bar, and a word from Institute graduates. ? The Institute’s $15 million expansion plan will enable the Institute to build a state-of-the-art facility with dedicated dance, acting, band and visual arts studios, two piano labs, four practice rooms and a professional recording studio. ? To learn more about the honorees, buy a ticket to the event, or make a donation, visit https://lnkd.in/gHzXyrrY

Impact 100 Garden State is proud to announce four recipients of $100,000 grants—entirely funded by our members and chosen by member vote. They are: Cheshire Home, for its program "Helping Paralyzed Young Adults Rise&Walk;" Comfort Zone Camp for its program "Free NJ Bereavement Camp Where Children Learn to Grieve, Heal and Grow;" INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN INC for its program "Arts Access for High-Need Children;" and Table to Table for its program "Food Rescue Heroes: Bridging the Gap Between Food Waste and Hunger." Three finalists received $3,000 Merit Grants: Housing Partnership NJ NeighborWorks HomeOwnership Center Passaic County Community College Foundation Rebuilding Together North Jersey This year, Impact 100 Garden State has given a record $408,000 in grants, powered entirely by women's contributions. Since we began giving grants in 2013, we've award more than $3.5 million to area nonprofits. Join us and be a part of a collective giving movement that empowers women and makes a real difference in our communities! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dU-dKXK. #makeadifference #collectivegiving #givelocal

In my 20+ years of working with nonprofits and now my time in philanthropy, I've come across a lot of organizations and the INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN INC stands out as a gem among them all. Not only is IMC doing amazing work as a multi-disciplinary arts organization, but they are filling a major gap by building community and serving families in the greater Elizabeth area. My hometown, Elizabeth, is the 4th?largest city in NJ (behind Newark, JC, and Paterson), yet there are only a handful of nonprofits in the whole city; even fewer arts organizations. As a major BIPOC/immigrant-serving and -led organization, IMC is that highly impactful community-rooted organization we all want to support. In 2023, we hosted a successful Cherish the Arts Gala and this year we are hosting it again. The 2024 theme is "It takes a village" - and it does! Please join me in making 2024 a huge success. We're looking for in-kind donations, sponsorships, and guests to come party on June 13th! Ideas for in-kind donations are below and more info is available at https://bit.ly/IMCCherish - how can you support IMC today? I'll be reaching out to ask for your help soon! In-Kind Donations: *Bottles of Wines and Spirits *Tickets for sporting events, concerts, and games *Overnight trips and vacations at your vacation home, timeshare, or AirBnB *Gift Certificates for restaurants, bars, coffee shops, massages, cleaning, babysitting, salons, spas *Electronics, smart watches, tablets *Vouchers for activities for families, kids, and date night *New bottles of perfume, designer purses, and other fun fancy finds

INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN INC based in Elizabeth, NJ, is one of seven amazing finalists for our four $100,000 grants. The Institute engages children in artistic expression and the creative process while also building a community of high-achieving citizens through instruction, mentorship and family engagement. Members: Voting is from 5/24 until 5 p.m. on 6/2; recipients will be announced at the Annual Awards Meeting on 6/5. #artmatters #buildingcommunity #makeadifference #collectivegiving

HACE hosted its 2nd Annual Scholarship Gala. During the event, we celebrated the 2023-2024 scholarship recipients, recognized agencies and their leaders that positively impact our community, and fostered a sense of community among all attendees. Congrats to this year's honorees: Kean University’s Occupational Therapy Department Associate Professor Claire Mulry Rutgers University Center for Green Building Sr. Executive Director Jennifer Senick and Program Coordinator Deborah Plotnik Community FoodBank of NJ Director of Workforce Development Elaine Sanders, Ed.D. Supervisor of Purchasing Program Damian Melenciano Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services Executive Director Cory Storch and Vice President Supportive Housing, Homeless Outreach & Justice Involved Services Nancy Schneeloch Thank you to our host Stan Neron and talented entertainment from INSTITUTE OF MUSIC FOR CHILDREN INC Thank you to everyone who came out and supported HACE’s educational initiatives. The scholarship fund offers five scholarships, a college preparatory program, and an annual college tour. We also received a career accelerator internship grant from the state of NJ to employ six interns for the summer, assisting in their career journey in psychology and accounting. Our scholarship application is now open. Visit https://lnkd.in/d4AgkX_n It's great to create and be a part of meaningful change in the community. #HigherEducation #Scholarship